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It is no secret that a computer that doesn’t seem to want to behave (or seems to experience constant issues) is something that most people just want to replace, no questions asked. However, by nature of how computing devices are...

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Do you stay on top of your IT equipment? We've written a lot about data theft, but for some thieves, it may be easier to make off with a device containing valuable company information than hack a firewall. A good...

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Save Eight Days All Windows machines have built-in shortcuts. Did you know that the average employee spends eight days per year moving between the keyboard and mouse? Keyboard shortcuts eliminate that, increasing productivity and efficiency. There are countless helpful keyboard...

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Technology can be fragile; what's the best way to preserve your important files for years to come? Here are some best practices when it comes to long-term data storage. Let's say that you've got a hard drive full of pictures...

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If your PC isn't running properly, diagnosing the problem is the first step, so it can be dealt with before it becomes a system-breaking issue. Safe Mode (or Safe Boot on a Mac) is a way to boot up your...

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Do you need an extra workstation? It might seem surplus to requirements and just an unnecessary additional expense. In fact, a spare PC is routinely recommended in business continuity plans. It's all about being prepared for unforeseen problems that can...

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Computer goods are to be found in almost every organization and office today and, as the technology diversifies, the quantities increase. It was not so long ago that the main computer item in the office was the desktop PC. Now...

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Most businesses depend heavily on their computer network. If it starts to slow down it causes delays, as well as user frustration. If it crashes altogether, it's even more disruptive and annoying. Slow speeds can be a sign that your...

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Your business has plenty of choices for data storage, but there are few options better suited for business environments than the solid state drive. Even though the hard disk drive is more common, the solid state drive offers many benefits...

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Wireless routers, whether set up in a home or business, allow computers and devices to connect to one another and the Internet wirelessly. This assumes that these computers and devices are appropriately equipped with wireless adapters as most modern ones...